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Add 1/15 and 2/54

1/15 + 2/54 is 14/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/270 + 10/270 = 18 + 10/270 = 28/270
  5. 28/270 simplified gives 14/135
  6. So, 1/15 + 2/54 = 14/135

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